The cranberry gets its name from Dutch and German settlers, who called it "crane berry." When the vines bloom in the late spring and the flowers' light pink petals twist back, they have a resemblance to the head and bill of a crane. Over time, the name was shortened to cranberry. Cranberries are grown in five states: Massachusetts, Wisc ...  Continue to article

Just seven miles south of Bandon, wild animals roam the West Coast Game Park Safari, providing visitors a rare and exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with some of nature's greatest creatures. In its 40th year, the West Coast Game Park Safari - America's largest wild animal petting park - has been one of the most popular touris ...  Continue to article

The seasonal appearance of gray whales along the Oregon coast attracts residents to rocky headlands to watch the large mammals on their yearly journey from the Bering Sea and Arctic waters to the lagoons of Mexico. Generally, whale watchers can observe the migration from December through May. Up to 100 gray whales also spend the summer feeding along ...  Continue to article